In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition and Amazfit Bip 5. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Zepp OS 2.0 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 14 or later |
Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Body Details | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 g |
Case only: 26 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Plastic |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Soft black | Pastel pink |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | 3-axis accelerometer, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality |
Modes | - | 124 sport modes |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, password protection, Virtual Pacer, health monitoring function, sedentary lifestyle reminder, 4 satellite positioning systems, membership cards, Sports Data Broadcast |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa built-in |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.2 BLE |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | TFT - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 320 x 380 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.91" |
Pixel Density | - | 260 ppi |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | Fingerprint-resistant coating, 2.5D tempered glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, side button |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Metal | - |
Case Details | Amethyst steel | Light gold | - |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 155-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Shale grey | Light sand | - |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
Battery Life | 59 day(s) | 10 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
Typical usage - up to 10 days Heavy usage - up to 5 days Battery saver mode - up to 26 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Amazfit Bip 5 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock |
Compliant Standards | - | IP68, IEC 60529 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 1.5 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |